How to Make Pineapple Punch

Garnish each glass with a cherry.

Skip the powdered lemonade mix the next time you crave a cool beverage. Make a refreshing pineapple punch to help combat the summer heat. Keep the ingredients on hand so you're ready to serve your kid-friendly punch during family gatherings, cookouts, parties and receptions. Replace the soda with sparkling wine for a more adult beverage.

Things You'll Need

• Pitcher or punch bowl
• 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 can frozen pineapple juice concentrate
• 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
• Spoon
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• Lemon slices
• Orange slices

Instructions

1. Place your frozen orange juice and pineapple juice concentrates into a pitcher or punch bowl.

2. Add your ginger ale or soda. Stir until the concentrates dissolve. Add the pineapple chunks.

3. Garnish each glasses with orange and lemon slices.

Tips & Warnings

• Place the pitcher in your freezer overnight. Thaw it a few hours before your party for a slushy punch.

References

• "Food & Wine" magazine; Sparkling Pineapple Punch; Marcia Kiesel
• Kraft Foods; Country Time Pineapple Punch; 2011
• Epicurious; Ginger Pineapple Sparkling Punch; December 2004